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Practices during Rajab

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

As salaam alaykum! As we progress through the sacred month of Rajab, our heart connection with Allah (swt) deepens in preparation for the return of the “friend” during Ramadhan, insha’allah. We find ourselves in remembrance more and more, our salat … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Launch of a New Book on Sufism – Sufi Experience of God : A Seeker’s Guide

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

ALDIE, Va., Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Authored by Faqir Dr. Ahmad Javid Sarwari Qaderi, Sufi Experience of God seeks to open a spiritual and intellectual space in the reader’s mind for spreading light and for fostering mutual understanding. Amongst … Continue reading →

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Sufism in Kashmir

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

Sufism is a mystical form of Islam, a school of practice that gives emphasis to the inward search for God and shuns materialism. It has produced some of the world’s most beloved literature, like the love poems of the 13th-century … Continue reading →

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Sufi shrines in the wraps of Delhi

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

The city of Delhi wrapped in many historical shrines across the town unfolds an epic saga about them. The monuments and mausoleums still stand the test of time offering their testimony through different eras. Source: Sufi shrines in the wraps … Continue reading →

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The musical, ecstatic devotion of ‘Sufi queen’ Abida Parveen

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Imam Salim Chishti

An interview with Abida Parveen, one of the most famous singers you’ve probably never heard of, is almost like a sermon. The 65-year-old’s voice fills the room, her gestures embrace her questioners. Read more – https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/the-musical-ecstatic-devotion-of-sufi-queen-abida-parveen-20200218-p541ui.html

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